PRODUCT MANAGER

Chapin International, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 3+ years of experience managing physical products in consumer packaged goods, hardware, or manufacturing environments
  • Experience with large national retailers such as Lowe's, Home Depot, or Walmart
  • Familiarity with Bills of Materials, costing, pricing, and supply chain management
  • Proven experience in launching products in brick-and-mortar, distribution, and e-commerce channels
  • Proficient in Excel and ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and willingness to travel ~15%

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow assigned product categories throughout their lifecycle
  • Lead new product initiatives from concept to market
  • Drive growth by building comprehensive launch plans and promotional strategies
  • Create 3-year product plans based on customer insights and financial analysis
  • Engage in hands-on activities such as customer visits and product testing
  • Collaborate with the team on developing sell sheets, product content, and pricing structures
  • Support channel execution through the creation of packaging and training materials

Benefits

  • Hands-on role with direct involvement in product lifecycle
  • Opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
  • Travel opportunities to tradeshows and site visits
  • Engagement with major national retailers in the industry
  • Potential for career growth in a dynamic product management environment
Full Job Description
Product Manager, Outdoor Tools

(If your background is in software, finance, or digital platforms - this is not the right fit. We're building tools you can touch.)

What You'll Do:
• Manage & grow assigned product categories. Own physical products through their entire lifecycle: concept, costing, development, packaging, and go-to-market.
• Lead new product initiatives. Work closely with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to bring physical goods from sketches to prototypes to store shelves.
• Drive growth through all channels. Build launch plans, merchandising tools, and promotional strategies that resonate across all channels.
• Create 3-year product plans based on VOC, cost modeling, margin analysis, and category insights.
• Be hands-on. Participate in VOC visits, field testing, and product reviews. Work side-by-side with cross-functional teams on-site - this is not a remote strategy role.
• Support channel execution. Collaborate with the team to develop sell sheets, product content, pricing structures, packaging, and training materials.

What You Bring:
• 4-year degree required (Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field); MBA a plus
• 3+ years managing physical products in a CPG, hardware, or manufacturing environment
• Experience working with large national retailers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.) • Deep familiarity with BOMs, costing, pricing, and supply chain constraints
• Proven track record launching products into brick-and-mortar, distribution and e commerce channels
• Comfortable using Excel, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel (~15%) to retailers, tradeshows, job sites, and factories

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